TWO former drug addicts have been speaking out to help educate people on the dangers of ketamine

Enjoy an inspiring morning of classical music as celebrated cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir and pianist Antoine Préat perform works by Fauré, Schumann and Grieg at Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, March 13.

If you're looking to prune some plants in February, then gardeners have been advised to focus on three specific ones before the month finishes

Bureacracy is getting in the way of volunteers improving the places they live – according to a Dorset councillor.

THERE is a chance that it may snow in Dorset this week, according to the Met Office.

St Mary’s Church in Beaminster, built on an ancient sacred site, boasts a magnificent 16th-century tower, Norman font, Jacobean pulpit and rich links to Dorset’s medieval flax trade

A busy road in Bridport is to close next month for maintenance work

Residents have been warned against criminals posing as companies and scamming people out of money

Buses will be replacing trains between Weymouth and Yeovil Pen Mill on the Heart of Wessex Line between February 28 and March 8.

AN urgent warning has been issued to holidaymakers over landslips in west Dorset with current conditions 'some of the most dangerous' ever seen

Folk trio Three Cane Whale celebrated for their atmospheric soundscapes will perform in Dorset.

See Jo in the Water at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, on Friday, March 6 – a feature documentary about one woman’s fight against sewage pollution, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Those who have a Blue Light Card and shop at Morrisons can save extra money on groceries this month - find out how.

Campaigners will be presenting a report on the state of a west Dorset river later this month

Here's some of the iconic Dorset restaurants that became local legends in Weymouth, West Bay, Portland and Lyme Regis.

A special wake with a New Orleans-style funeral tune was held for a beach cafe at Burton Bradstock, west Dorset, that 'died' in the 1980s

A once familiar sight loomed over Lyme Regis - the two tall chimneys of the Lyme Regis Cement Works

In the third part of our series on Whitchurch Canonicorum war hero policeman turned publican Percy Copp, his grandson John recalls tragic loss, a much‑loved step‑grandmother in Weymouth and the family secret about his real grandmother Sarah that ...

RESIDENTS are being urged to make their voices heard over proposed fire station closures with the chief fire officer insisting public views “absolutely will” shape the final decision

A WOMAN said she and her sister were nearly killed after a driver, reportedly speeding at 80mph, lost control and ‘somersaulted’ his car between Bridport and Weymouth

CALLS to ban mobile phones at schools in Dorset has been welcomed as concerns grow that children are spending too much time looking at screens.

FAMILIES in west Dorset have some of the best wildlife trails in the county on their doorstep – why not explore one of these trails this weekend

A museum in Bridport has been awarded a grant to fund a programme ahead of its 100-year anniversary since reopening

OWNERS of two west Dorset pharmacies have doubled down on their commitment to the local community but have called for better funding amid a 'growing concern' for smaller pharmacies in rural areas.

The latest Food Standards Agency hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes and takeaways have been released, with many venues awarded top marks.

Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday February 14, 2026, have been drawn.

DORSET’S response to heavy rainfall and flooding has been described as largely superb – although the council leader has acknowledged that lessons could be learned.

FAMILIES looking to keep the kids busy without blowing the budget can take advantage of plenty of fun activities this half term in Dorset

DORSET councillors have backed a review of the council’s size – plumping for the existing 82 councillors.

Half term money trap? Why February can rival summer holiday costs - and how families can save while still making memories.

Pensioners warned not to miss Winter Fuel Payment deadline – plus thousands in unclaimed discounts for NHS and teachers.

Parts of the cliff edge at Charmouth has come away causing concern for safety

A weather warning has been issued as ice is expected to cause disruption across Dorset

CAMPAIGNERS are delighted that East Beach in West Bay has been proposed as one of 13 new designated bathing sites in England

A number of roads remain closed this morning following another week of heavy rain

FIREFIGHTERS believe that a fire in a derelict building was started on purpose

Dorset Council has confirmed that work will begin in March on repointing the stone sections of Walls A and B at West Bay

With the Winter Olympics starting up in Milan we thought we would take a look at the journey of a West Dorset school who fielded the youngest ever British bobsleigh team at the British Championships

Discover glowing fungi, plants and creatures on a biofluorescence night-time walk at RSPB Arne on 27 February. Booking essential.

A road in Bridport in a ‘horrific state’ is to close next month for repairs

SOCIAL housing providers in Dorset are being urged to stop selling older former council properties – with some becoming second homes or holiday rentals.

Bridport’s popular Community Charter Fair has been hailed as one of the town’s standout annual highlights following glowing reports at its recent AGM

The C93 road at Holywell is to be temporarily closed for 19 days so that work can take place by the railway

Join activist and Insight Meditation teacher Nathan Glyde at Bridport Town Hall on Monday, February 23 for a Help Our Planet talk exploring how war damages people, places and the planet, and how awakening peace can help heal

British holidaymakers heading to Europe face the biggest overhaul of travel rules in years, with biometric border checks followed by ETIAS later this year

Travelling at speeds of up to 100 feet per hour and able to hide in any tiny crevices across your bed, the bugs can prove to be hard to spot

Major bands have been announced as headliners for a west Dorset music festival.

Roads remain closed due to flooding following days as more heavy rain pours across Dorset

A vicar who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on the Coast Road has thanked emergency services and residents for their support